Month: August 2022

macOS Monterey 12.5.1 is now Available.

UPDATED: 08/22

The 12.5.1 update is the eighth overall for macOS Monterey. The previous update 12.5, was released just under a month ago. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

Apple’s description of the 12.5.1 update:

“This update is recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS.“

That means that this update is focused around security and not bug fixes or new features.

UPDATE #1: Apple has just released Safari 15.6.1 for Big Sur and Catalina that patches the WebKit CVE-2022-32893 vulnerability! The only unknown is the Kernel exploit CVE-2022-32894.

UPDATE #2: If you are looking for the 12.5.1 full installer >

2 are listed but are the same version and hash. I’m not sure why Apple did this or if it was a mistake.

Quick Summary

1. Enhancements – None
2. Bug fixes – None
3. Security Updates –2 macOS zero-day security vulnerabilities that are being “actively exploited” in the wild!!
4. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Full installer & M1 IPSW file are now available for download.
5. Safari – 15.6.1 (17613.3.9.1.16) Apple also released Safari 15.6.1 for Big Sur and Catalina.
6. Xcode – None
7. Apple Studio Display Update – None
8. OpenCore Legacy Patcher – 12.5.1 tested OK with 0.4.10

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

• 1. New Features – 0
• 2. Enhancements – 0
• 3. Resolved Issues – 0
• 4. Security Fixes – 2
• 5. Enterprise Fixes – 0

Full Apple OS Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

• Big Sur – None
• Catalina – None
• Xcode – Current version = 13.4.1
• Command Line Tools for Xcode – Current version = 13.4
• Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
• Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

iOS 📱✅

• iOS – 15.6.1 (19G82)
• iPadOS – 15.6.1 (19G82)
• tvOS – None
• audioOS – None
• watchOS – watchOS 8.7.1 (Series 3 ONLY)

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